Dr Charlene D Chang-smith, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Oroville, CA

Dr Charlene D Chang-smith, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Oroville, California. She went to Loma Linda University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. She is a member of the group practice Orohealth Corporation A Non Profit Healthcare System and her current practice location is 2809 Olive Hwy, Ste 250, Oroville, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (530) 532-7650.

Dr Charlene D Chang-smith is licensed to practice in California (license number A070256) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1871550939.

Contact Information

Dr Charlene D Chang-smith, MD
2809 Olive Hwy, Ste 250,
Oroville, CA 95966-6131
(530) 532-7650
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Charlene D Chang-smith
GenderFemale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience28 Years
Location2809 Olive Hwy, Oroville, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Charlene D Chang-smith attended and graduated from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1871550939
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1355312521
  • Enrollment ID: I20040802001390

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Charlene D Chang-smith such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1871550939NPI-NPPES
00A702560MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology A070256 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Oroville HospitalOroville, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Orohealth Corporation A Non Profit Healthcare System4082501192107

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Charlene D Chang-smith allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameOrohealth Corporation A Non Profit Healthcare System
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013933167
PECOS PAC ID: 4082501192
Enrollment ID: O20040325001703
Entity NameOroville Eye Associates Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063858587
PECOS PAC ID: 7719115385
Enrollment ID: O20140107000524

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Charlene D Chang-smith is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Charlene D Chang-smith, MD
280 Fairhill Dr,
Oroville, CA 95966-9504

Ph: (530) 538-8513
Dr Charlene D Chang-smith, MD
2809 Olive Hwy, Ste 250,
Oroville, CA 95966-6131

Ph: (530) 532-7650

Reviews and Comments


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Richard Clayton Cochrane, M.D.
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Dr. Thu-trang L Phung, M.D.
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Phone: 530-534-1400    Fax: 530-534-6380
Joanne Fenderson Cochrane, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2981 Olive Hwy, Oroville, CA 95966
Phone: 530-533-4500    Fax: 530-533-5643
Eric Rodman Stevens, MD/PHD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2809 Olive Hwy, Ste 250, Oroville, CA 95966
Phone: 530-532-7650    

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